Albion

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 35. Children under 15 make up 14.2% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 47.8% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Vietnamese, Irish and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 46.2% of people using another language at home, far exceeding the national figure of 22.도%. This is reflected in the fact that 8.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, as the 29.9% of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are strong, with 61.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 27.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are higher than most similar areas.

Typical household income is $1,310 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Around the middle for its level, the typical personal income is $708.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities (6.6%) compared to most areas. However, the 25.1% of people with a long-term health condition is a little below the national figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level at 8.2%, well below the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community is small, at 27 people, but they are noticeably older than the state average with a typical age of 31. Year 12 completion for this group is far above the national figure at 54.2%.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 36.5% of people living alone and 18.3% in one-parent families, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

The area has a very high rental rate of 44.1%, far above the national average of 30.6%. Homes are smaller than usual, with only 48.6% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is very high, with 9.1% commuting by transit and 17.8% of homes having no motor vehicle, both far above the national figures.

The population is quite transient, with 42.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most areas, at 21.6%.

The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Full-time employment is also lower than most areas at 54.9%.

Albion is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and public transport. This is far above the state average and is supported by a high number of transit stops.